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Small Business Support Grant Scheme update
10,000 Small Business Support Grant Scheme update The £10,000 Small Business Support Grant Scheme is now also available to businesses which have of a rental property witha sole tenant, or who own and occupy a property with a total NAV of £1,590 or less. Please see...
Covid 19 Online help from HMRC
The following information has been received from HMRC to provide help and support during the Covid pandemic The government is committed to supporting people, employers and businesses through the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and HMRC has a range of online support...
Are your student tenants having problems making their rental payments???
Do you have an HMO being rented by Students who are having problems making their rental payments This is a link to the student hardship fund at Queens University https://www.qub.ac.uk/Study/Feesandfinance/LoansandFinancialSupport/ All Universities have a Hardship...
Updates from Department for Communities during Covid 19
Please find the latest in our regular updates on the key announcements from the Department for Communities during the COVID-19 pandemic: Minister launches £1.5m support fund for Arts sector Rollover of 2020 Líofa Gaeltacht Bursary Scheme into 2021 Tar-rolladh Scéim...
Government Support finder tool – Covid 19
The Government has launched a support finder tool which clearly outlines all the support specifically available depending on individual circumstances, please see link below: https://www.gov.uk/business-coronavirus-support-finder There appearsto be very little help for...
Private Tenancies (Coronavirus Modifications) Bill Passes First 2 Stages
The Private Tenancies (Coronavirus Modifications) Bill passed its first 2 stages and approval for accelerated passage at a Northern Ireland Assembly sitting yesterday.
Covid-19 Update from Dept for Communities
Please find the latest in our regular updates on the key announcements from the Department for Communities during the COVID-19 pandemic: Minister pays tribute voluntary and community sector efforts Minister strengthens protections for private renters Hardship fund for...
Reminder to Landlords – Check your Property Insurance if your property is vacant
Warning for all Landlords to check their Property Insurance. Part of all Property Insurance is a section that requires you to notify your Insurer if your property is vacant. Some will allow a void of 30 days others 60 days. It is essential that you notify your insurer...
COVID-19 Discretionary Housing Payment available to some tenants due to change of circumstances
If your tenant’s circumstance has changed due to the effects of COVID-19 and they were able to pay rent before the lockdown then they may be entitled to receive 13 weeks full rent payment from NI Housing Executive as part of their Universal Credit claim.
Department for Communities Publishes COVID-19 Guidance for Private Rentals
The Department for Communities this morning published its COVID-19 guidance for private rented sector landlords and tenants in Northern Ireland.